I don't think Joan Baez needs to be defended...her stellar sense of decency is just too well documented, and she has spent over 40 years standing up for the betterment of this world. Also, since there seem to be a lot of strong Baez fans participating, I wanted to let you know that she had a discussin group too. It is operated through her website. If you are interested, just go to her official website and look for the info on how to sign up.